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RN54 FHE

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2005 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 136,540 miles on the clock, averaging 8,546 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for RN54 FHE

MOT Status
Due date passed
136,540
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2007
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
8,546

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading136,540 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,546
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RN54 FHE 17k47k77k107k137k '07'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage136,540 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,540 miles
Since last MOT+7,239 miles
PASS
Mileage129,301 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,301 miles
Since last MOT+10,255 miles
PASS
Mileage119,046 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,046 miles
Since last MOT+8,709 miles
PASS
Mileage110,337 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,337 miles
Since last MOT+11,894 miles
PASS
Mileage98,443 miles
Since last MOT+85 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,358 miles
Since last MOT+10,029 miles
PASS
Mileage88,329 miles
Since last MOT+10,568 miles
PASS
Mileage77,761 miles
Since last MOT+9,779 miles
PASS
Mileage67,982 miles
Since last MOT+7,345 miles
PASS
Mileage60,637 miles
Since last MOT+4,015 miles
PASS
Mileage56,622 miles
Since last MOT+5,155 miles
PASS
Mileage51,467 miles
Since last MOT+695 miles
PASS
Mileage50,772 miles
Since last MOT+12,058 miles
PASS
Mileage38,714 miles
Since last MOT+11,989 miles
PASS
Mileage26,725 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,725 miles
Since last MOT+8,983 miles
PASS
Mileage17,742 miles
Since last MOT+998 miles
PASS
Mileage16,744 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Polo models (2002–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 FHE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRN — Reading, Reading
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About RN54 FHE

What car is RN54 FHE?

RN54 FHE is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RN54 FHE?

The last recorded mileage for RN54 FHE was 136,540 miles, recorded on 29 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RN54 FHE passed its MOT?

RN54 FHE has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 29 Nov 2021.

Is RN54 FHE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RN54 FHE is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RN54 FHE?

RN54 FHE is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.